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I would amagine that before the engine let go it pumped enough metal through the rest of the motor to trash the rest of the internal parts .
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Well, I blew it up on the way home.
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Man , I know a good Priest and couple of good nuke grade welders !!! Maybe they can fix that deep black hole !!! Just me thankful no got hurt , the engine sux but you can fix it better than it was !!! 
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Ok, in the interest of full disclosure, I have around $2000 in the truck (including wrecker bill) and it is my first MV. I wanted to get one from GL, but the recovery scared me, so I bought local.
Remember, I had only drove the truck for less than 7 miles when it grenaded, so the water temp had me worried. I was planning on stopping to check it out in a couple miles when it let go.
The entire deal sucks, but its not the end of the world. I will get her back up and running as soon as I can locate an affordable replacement.
Remember, I had only drove the truck for less than 7 miles when it grenaded, so the water temp had me worried. I was planning on stopping to check it out in a couple miles when it let go.
The entire deal sucks, but its not the end of the world. I will get her back up and running as soon as I can locate an affordable replacement.
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If you have 2k in it, you can still keep your total cost pretty resonable. Lots of people including myself have bought running, driving trucks off of GL and GSA for less than a Grand. Your current truck may end up being a parts truck for the new one though. I'd look/search for both a truck and engine , and see what works best for you. The last truck I bought I paid 790+10% fee and taxes. Good Luck .
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i am sorry to hear about a LDT-465 going down if it wasnt so far away i would come help u.good luck
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That big hole in the side of the block just lets the ENGINE breath better. - why run with 6 pistons if she will run on 5 at the price of diesel now adays.
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sorry to hear about the piston failure. government liquidation sells engines, also.
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The engine temp going up probably the drag on the engine with that piston flopping around in the sleeve thats why no power .
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That blows no pun intended!
The motor sounds/looks like it is scrap metal where I am from. I have a crate motor, a fresh rebuild w/ all the goodies, but you can buy another truck or two for the price of a rebuilt motor. Tear it down and learn it in and out. Rebuilding will cost more then you probably paid for the truck. Better luck next time!
The motor sounds/looks like it is scrap metal where I am from. I have a crate motor, a fresh rebuild w/ all the goodies, but you can buy another truck or two for the price of a rebuilt motor. Tear it down and learn it in and out. Rebuilding will cost more then you probably paid for the truck. Better luck next time!
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No, the thought crossed my mind also. I just figured it was the least of his problems, now.
But when you get ready to re-install a new motor, I'd check that cooling system out real well.
Sorry to hear Roadwarrior about your "Herc Missile".
In theory, a failing head gasket, first stage failure could allow exhaust gases into the cooling system, rapidly heating the coolant. It might never vent to the exterior of the engine, but by super-heating the coolant and engine would quickly become catastrophic. Was there any coolant odor? Steam?
Just one of many possible scenarios that an autopsy could reveal.
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Nope, no steam or odor, even after popping. May never know what went wrong.
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Time to bring in the expert investigator.
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Sorry man! I know the feeling of having a junk engine sitting in a truck, it stinks. I know where some engines are around here in MI and where some are in Tucson, AZ...don't know of any where you are though.
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Just curious, was there any issues in getting her fired up initially? Just wondering if the issue was present on start up and just progressed as the truck was driven. Was it a smooth start up or did she struggle to fire up?
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If you lived near me, I have 3 different motors you could have chosen from. All I would have charged was a few hours of your time to help with one of my projects, I would let you choose which one haha
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Wow ACBMWM# you've got some serious hardware! Awesome!
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Sorry to hear about your loss. Hope all turns out OK. I have seen some engines priced competitively in the NE by scrappers, but that doesn't help much where you're at. And I agree, I would not power her up again, and salvage what you can. You might be able to part out the engine for near what a replacement would cost. Then again, you always have that option, as you know, of stripping that engine and saving the parts for yourself, given storage space. Good luck on the resurrection.